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With Wi-Fi, you can: ● Access the Internet. ● Send and receive e-mail. ● Access corporate network information. ● Use VPNs for secure remote access. ● Use hotspots for wireless connectivity. Tap Start > Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi. NOTE: Using dial-up or wireless networks to access a corporate network, e-mail, or other wireless communications, such as Bluetooth devices might require separate hardware along with a Wi-Fi infrastructure and a service contract. Check with your service provider for availability of network coverage in your area. Not all Web content might be available. Some Web content might require installation of additional software. Wi-Fi terms It is recommended that you become familiar with the following terms as you begin to use Wi-Fi. Term Definition 802.11 standard An approved standard specification of radio technology from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) used for wireless local area networks (Wi-Fi). Device-to-computer or ad-hoc A mode that does not use access points. It provides independent peer-to-peer connectivity in a wireless LAN. Domain Name System (DNS) The way that Internet domain names are located and translated into IP addresses. It is an easy name to remember for an Internet address. Every Web site has its own specific IP address on the Internet. Encryption An alphanumeric (letters and/or numbers) conversion process of data primarily used for protection against any unauthorized access. Hotspots Infrastructure Public or private areas where you can access Wi-Fi service. These wireless connections can be located, for example, at a library, cyber cafe, hotel, airport lounge, or convention center. This service can be free or sometimes requires a fee. This connection mode uses wireless access points to connect to networks. Open Wi-Fi settings To open Wi-Fi settings: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections > Wireless Manager. 2. Tap Menu > Wi-Fi Settings. Automatically connect to a Wi-Fi network When you try to connect to a Wi-Fi network, the HP iPAQ automatically detects Wi-Fi networks that are broadcasting their signal. If your Wi-Fi network is not set to broadcast, then you have to connect to it manually. While trying to connect to a Wi-Fi network if authentication is required, contact your network administrator for the details and enter the authentication information appropriately. 74 Chapter 14 Connections

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With Wi-Fi, you can:
●
Access the Internet.
●
Send and receive e-mail.
●
Access corporate network information.
●
Use VPNs for secure remote access.
●
Use hotspots for wireless connectivity.
Tap
Start
>
Settings
>
Connections
>
Wi-Fi
.
NOTE:
Using dial-up or wireless networks to access a corporate network, e-mail, or other wireless
communications, such as Bluetooth devices might require separate hardware along with a Wi-Fi
infrastructure and a service contract.
Check with your service provider for availability of network coverage in your area. Not all Web content
might be available. Some Web content might require installation of additional software.
Wi-Fi terms
It is recommended that you become familiar with the following terms as you begin to use Wi-Fi.
Term
Definition
802.11 standard
An approved standard specification of radio technology from the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE) used for wireless local area networks (Wi-Fi).
Device-to-computer or ad-hoc
A mode that does not use access points. It provides independent peer-to-peer connectivity
in a wireless LAN.
Domain Name System (DNS)
The way that Internet domain names are located and translated into IP addresses. It is an
easy name to remember for an Internet address. Every Web site has its own specific IP
address on the Internet.
Encryption
An alphanumeric (letters and/or numbers) conversion process of data primarily used for
protection against any unauthorized access.
Hotspots
Public or private areas where you can access Wi-Fi service. These wireless connections
can be located, for example, at a library, cyber cafe, hotel, airport lounge, or convention
center. This service can be free or sometimes requires a fee.
Infrastructure
This connection mode uses wireless access points to connect to networks.
Open Wi-Fi settings
To open Wi-Fi settings:
1.
Tap
Start
>
Settings
>
Connections
>
Wireless Manager
.
2.
Tap
Menu
>
Wi-Fi Settings
.
Automatically connect to a Wi-Fi network
When you try to connect to a Wi-Fi network, the HP iPAQ automatically detects Wi-Fi networks that
are broadcasting their signal. If your Wi-Fi network is not set to broadcast, then you have to connect
to it manually. While trying to connect to a Wi-Fi network if authentication is required, contact your
network administrator for the details and enter the authentication information appropriately.
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Chapter 14
Connections